Yeovil Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Somerset.

    About Yeovil Test Centre

    The Yeovil Driving Test Centre is situated in the county of Somerset, offering a comprehensive testing environment for learner drivers. Its location means test routes will encompass a variety of road conditions, preparing candidates for diverse driving scenarios. Expect typical urban driving through Yeovil’s town centre, which will assess your ability to navigate busy junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian areas. Routes will also likely include suburban roads, testing your hazard perception and ability to adapt to varying speed limits. Furthermore, candidates should anticipate sections on rural roads surrounding Yeovil, where higher speeds and differing road surfaces demand careful control and awareness. While specific pass rate data for Yeovil isn

    Driving Test Cancellations at Yeovil

    Driving test cancellations at the Yeovil Driving Test Centre can provide an opportunity for earlier test dates. These cancellations occur for various reasons, making slots unexpectedly available. Learners aiming to book a last-minute test in Yeovil should regularly check for these openings. Find Me A Driving Test constantly monitors the DVSA's booking system 24/7, significantly increasing your chances of finding and securing a cancelled test slot at this centre. This service can be invaluable for those eager to take their test sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Yeovil

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Yeovil, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Yeovil has improved, moving from 52.1% to 59.7% (up 7.6 percentage points). It peaked at 66.6% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 52.1% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 58.2%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2024-25 59.7%
    2023-24 59.7%
    2022-23 59.8%
    2021-22 64.5%
    2020-21 66.6%
    2019-20 59.9%
    2018-19 61.9%
    2017-18 61.3%
    2016-17 58.7%
    2015-16 57.8%
    2014-15 54.9%
    2013-14 55.2%
    2012-13 55.3%
    2011-12 57%
    2010-11 54.6%
    2009-10 54.2%
    2008-09 53.8%
    2007-08 52.1%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Yeovil to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.